Fabulous vs Fucking Fabulous
Alexandria Fragrances vs Tom Ford
This is a classic original versus clone comparison, pitting Tom Ford's luxury leather masterpiece against Alexandria's budget-friendly tribute version.
| Fabulous | Fucking Fabulous | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Alexandria Fragrances | Tom Ford |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | unisex | unisex |
| Price Range | $45-65 | $180-250 |
| Top Notes | clary sage, lavender, bitter almond | clary sage, lavender, bitter almond |
| Heart Notes | orris root, vanilla, cashmeran | orris root, vanilla, cashmeran |
| Base Notes | leather, tonka bean, white suede | leather, tonka bean, white suede |
| Best Seasons | fall, winter | fall, winter |
Shared Notes (9)
Notes that appear in both fragrances
What People Say
Alexandria Fragrances Fabulous
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Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous
The bitter almond opening creates this intoxicating marzipan-leather combination that's completely addictive
Cashmeran and white suede create the smoothest, most luxurious leather accord without any harsh animalic edges
The bitter almond disappears way too quickly, leaving you with a fairly standard sweet leather dry down
At $200+ it's basically paying premium for the shock value name when the juice is good but not groundbreaking
Longevity: 6-7 hours with the leather-vanilla base lasting longest on skin
Value: Overpriced for the performance you get - you're paying for the Tom Ford name and controversial branding
The Verdict
Choose Tom Ford if you want maximum projection and the prestige factor, but Alexandria delivers 85% of the experience at 25% of the price. The clone performs admirably with slightly softer projection, making it perfect for fragrance lovers on a budget who still want that luxurious leather-vanilla signature.
Alexandria Fragrances Fabulous
Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous